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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 863.94 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 863.94 and 246.84 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 863.94 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/863.94 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 863.94 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 213,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,254.95/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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